Articles tagged under: Dedicated Freight Corridor

First Rail Shipment of Chikoo from Gujarat Sent to Delhi via Freight Corridor

March 23, 2026
First Rail Shipment of Chikoo from Gujarat Sent to Delhi via Freight Corridor

Navsari: In a significant step towards strengthening agri-logistics for Gujarat farmers, the inaugural rake of sapodilla (chikoo) was dispatched from Amalsad to Delhi-NCR by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) for the first time. Earlier, the fruit was transported only by road. DFCCIL officials said the initiative will enable farmers to access major markets directly and will also ensure faster supply of fresh fruits to consumers in the National Capital Region (N...Read More

Dankuni–Surat Freight Corridor: DFCCIL Reviews Alignment, Yard Design, and Cost Estimates

February 19, 2026
Dankuni–Surat Freight Corridor: DFCCIL Reviews Alignment, Yard Design, and Cost Estimates

Surat: The recently announced Dankuni–Surat Dedicated Freight Corridor, aimed at linking eastern and western India, has gathered momentum, with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) initiating key implementation steps. A recent high-level meeting chaired by DFCCIL Managing Director Praveen Kumar reviewed crucial aspects of the project, including route alignment, major engineering components, technical specifications, and proposed station infrastructure. Discussi...Read More

DFCCIL Reviews Preparedness for Dankuni-Surat Freight Corridor Project

February 05, 2026
DFCCIL Reviews Preparedness for Dankuni-Surat Freight Corridor Project

New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026, in a major push for infrastructure-led growth, has proposed the Dankuni–Surat Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) connecting West Bengal and Gujarat. On February 3, 2026, Praveen Kumar, Managing Director of DFCCIL, chaired a high-level meeting to review end-to-end preparedness for the project. Key aspects discussed included the financing strategy, contract methodology, readiness of the Detailed Project Report (already in place), signalling and electrification sy...Read More

High-speed cargo services begin on DFC, cutting transit time between Haryana & Gujarat

August 08, 2025
High-speed cargo services begin on DFC, cutting transit time between Haryana & Gujarat

Sanand: In a significant boost to the logistics sector, high-speed cargo services have been launched on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), drastically reducing transit times for freight trains. Trains running between New Rewari in Haryana and New Sanand in Gujarat now complete the journey in just 11 hours, down from the earlier duration of 15 to 16 hours. According to official sources, around 12 to 14 freight trains are being operated daily on this route, significantly benefiting industriali...Read More